Driving impressions - C4S and snow
#1
Driving impressions - C4S and snow
So the entire east coast got smacked with a crazy winter storm. Generally we avoid it for the most part here in the DC area, but this time we got several inches (just like Jox most nights). The community I live in was blanketed and didn't get plowed until this afternoon (again, cue Jox).
I decided to test the waters (or snows) with my C4S and its summer-only tires. Turns out they work pretty damn well. I can honestly say my RS4 with winters wouldn't have done much better in the conditions. Considering we don't get much lasting snowfall, and what we do get is plowed/salted almost immediately, I am not sure I'll need winter tires. My wife says I should get them, but I was very impressed with the C4S' performance in what is about the worst we get here.
Of course, ice is a whole different story, but even the RS4 with winters was pretty useless on the really slick stuff.
Getting the car tinted tomorrow - more pics to follow!
I decided to test the waters (or snows) with my C4S and its summer-only tires. Turns out they work pretty damn well. I can honestly say my RS4 with winters wouldn't have done much better in the conditions. Considering we don't get much lasting snowfall, and what we do get is plowed/salted almost immediately, I am not sure I'll need winter tires. My wife says I should get them, but I was very impressed with the C4S' performance in what is about the worst we get here.
Of course, ice is a whole different story, but even the RS4 with winters was pretty useless on the really slick stuff.
Getting the car tinted tomorrow - more pics to follow!
#3
Chris, if you can afford the car you can afford the piece of mind the right tires give you. The only thing saving you was the new tread depth and the rubber compound is still fresh and pliable. Take it out after everything freezes and see how it does.
Careful pal, your overconfidence is going to bite you. Don't let it happen in such a pretty new ride.
Please.
Careful pal, your overconfidence is going to bite you. Don't let it happen in such a pretty new ride.
Please.
#4
I'm sorry if you mistook my excitement for overconfidence. I am FULLY aware of what the wrong patch of road will do to me...
Even though the performance is "passable", I'm definitely going to get a set of winters next season. It's so late in the season now for me to justify it. I've got my wife's A3 as backup in case I do need a lift to work. I'll call you when the time comes, Damon.
Even though the performance is "passable", I'm definitely going to get a set of winters next season. It's so late in the season now for me to justify it. I've got my wife's A3 as backup in case I do need a lift to work. I'll call you when the time comes, Damon.
#7
Over here we wouldn´t dream of driving on snow with summer tires. If something should happen we may not get the insurance company to pay, and we risk getting a ticket. Most people use winter tires from october to march.
#9
I'm sorry if you mistook my excitement for overconfidence. I am FULLY aware of what the wrong patch of road will do to me...
Even though the performance is "passable", I'm definitely going to get a set of winters next season. It's so late in the season now for me to justify it. I've got my wife's A3 as backup in case I do need a lift to work. I'll call you when the time comes, Damon.
Even though the performance is "passable", I'm definitely going to get a set of winters next season. It's so late in the season now for me to justify it. I've got my wife's A3 as backup in case I do need a lift to work. I'll call you when the time comes, Damon.
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